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Home My WebLink AboutR-2009-088 National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (IPA) MembershipA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R-2009-88 authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA). WHEREAS, the City of Yakima, desires to arrange for making cooperative purchases of certain goods and services with National IPA; and the City Council of the City of Yakima deems it to be in the best interests of the City that such an arrangement be carried out; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 39.34, the City of Yakima may enter into intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies in order to allow the parties of said agreements to cooperatively purchase or acquire supplies, equipment, and materials under contract and to utilize each other's contracts, as needs arise; and WHEREAS, National IPA assists public agencies in reducing the cost of purchased goods through pooling the purchasing power of public agencies nationwide; this is accomplished through competitively solicited contracts for quality products through National IPA; and WHEREAS, it is recommended to City Council that the City of Yakima register as a participating public agency with the National IPA; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with National IPA for the purpose mentioned above. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of June, 2009. ATTEST: A City Clerk National IPA Page 1 of 1 SUCCESSSTORY: The City of Tucson is excited about the strategic partnership we have developed with National IPA. It allows us the ability to increase our cooperative success on a national scale, while remaining focused on local and regional efforts. National IPA has proven to he an outstanding partner! ilraARCl-iE TAGILLESPIE, CPPB, CPM DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT, TUCSON • 0 HOME tl� ABOUT US 0 AGREEMENTS National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA) was established through a collaborative effort of public agencies across the United States with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume. National IPA aggregates purchasing volume of participating public agencies across the country in order to receive Larger volume discounts from suppliers. This is an optional use program with no minimum volume requirements. To participate in the program, simply submit a Participation Form. rr tvpt_ *i'. GUT LS *, PF='IF'rt CONTACT US illkeremnrewrori NOVV! All master agreements are publicly solicited, awarded through an RFL' process, and held by a Principal Procurement Agency, while National IPA serves as a nationwide channel to offer the awarded agreements to public and non-protit agencies. Eligible public agencies include: • City/Local Government • County Government • State Government • Public School Systems • Education • Other Public Agencies • Agencies for Public Benefit • Nonprofits *PA41lLLIA L PROUD SPONSOR OF: NA.TICIXAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ALLIANCE COMPANY 1400 Walalga/e Cade. Sudo 275 Brentwood, TN 37027 �• m Frac: fS66i 400-3077 - ntanation.l.pn.wg littp://www.nationalipa.org/index.htrnt 5/26/2009 National IPA Agreements NATIO Click to iUmp to: \ALIPA RFPs in Evaluation RFPs in Process 0 HOME ABOUT US AGREEMENTS a CONTACT US 7A CATCH IY.iUt1 NOW! 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NV_ }DOCUMENTS ETPs in Process * ABOUT US Carpeting, Flooring, and Related Products and Services MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL. Refuse Containers INCORPORATED Office Products OD rate 0 Express ACantage Furniture and Related Equipment Kimball 0_:,c * .141FP.I 4 e(:f:NT'.(� iK * P/.R^C'?ATF PROUD SPONSOR OF Rcewfmb NRIgBILINIENGO*RINK TAL PERO(A*INIMALIMNG£ COWAN sr 16001 cssp7e Gd.. 7uee 225 - eiamasae, IN 37027 Tel Fee: (Melatt.agTT megrim., pax% http://www.nationalipa.orgiagreements.html Page l of 1 5/26/2009 •About Us Page 1 of 1 NATIONALIPA SUCCESSSTORY: DuPage County is proud to be a PPA ire partnership with National IPA. This cooperative procurement collaboration helps reduce redundancy in government across the nation at a time when taxpayers expect us to conserve in any way we can. JOAN i1;i.MORANGE, CPPB PROCUREMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR, DUPAOE COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT ABOUT US 0 0 AGREEMENTS CONTACT US Plituranif:1PM111 NOW! • National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA) works with public and non-profit agencies, who as Principal Procurement Agencies competitively solicit national master agreements for aggregated use. This cooperative purchasing strategy offers lower costs, plus time and resource savings, to participating agencies. National IPA meets the needs of our participants through: • Establishing relationships with public agencies who competitively solicit and award national master agreements through an RFP process • Aggregating national volume resulting in cost savings and value • Offering a growing and diverse portfolio of pre - competed, publicly awarded master agreements for products and services • Bridging the gap between participants and suppliers for unparalleled customer service • Incorporating participant input into contract strategies • Marketing agreements to a nationwide audience Cooperative purchasing laws vary from state to state. Ifyou are unsure of the joint powers language in vourjurisdiction, contact us to find out if your agency can utilize National !PR agreements. Master agreements available through National IPA are established witb the following process: • The Principal Procurement Agency prepares a Request for Proposal (RFP), incorporating the required language making the agreement accessible nationally to agencies in states that allow intergovernmental (i.e.: "piggyback") contract usage. • The suppliers respond to the RFP and the Principal Procurement Agency evaluates and awards the master agreement. • National IPA launches a marketing plan, including posting of all applicable documents to its website. • MI participating agencies are eligible to utilize the master agreements through National IPA. Click Here to view the current Gst of available agreements through National • • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of June 16, 2009 ITEM TITLE: A Resolution authorizing membership with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) for cooperative purchasing agreements SUBMITTED Y: Dave Zabel!, Assistant City Manager — 575-6040 CONTACT PERSON: Sue Ownby, Purchasing Manager — 576-6695 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Staff respectfully requests approval authorizing the City of Yakima and the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), to arrange joint cooperative purchases of certain goods and services. Pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW Interlocal Cooperation Act, the Refuse Division has requested that the City become a member of National IPA in order to purchase refuse carts. National IPA works with public and non-profit agencies, who as Principal Procurement Agencies competitively solicit national master agreements for aggregated use. This cooperative purchasing strategy offers lower costs, plus time and resource savings, to participating agencies. Becoming a member will also allow for future joint or cooperative purchases of goods and services between the City of Yakima and the National IPA. Resolution X Ordinance _ Contract _ Other (Specify)Agreement Funding Source: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests that the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to take such actions as are necessary to register the City of Yakima as a participating public agency with National IPA. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: